tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post8822619603352119737..comments2024-03-28T10:30:51.283+01:00Comments on Grain de musc: The Different Company catches L'Esprit Cologne from Emilie Coppermanncarmencanada /Grain de Muschttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-30755500207510826712012-05-03T12:31:01.888+02:002012-05-03T12:31:01.888+02:00Joe, oops, too late, the draw's been drawn and...Joe, oops, too late, the draw's been drawn and claimed!carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-87858469287166735722012-05-03T00:12:16.247+02:002012-05-03T00:12:16.247+02:00I'd be really curious to try these because I&#...I'd be really curious to try these because I'm a fan of The Different Company (though I will miss Céline Ellena), and I also like many scents in the cologne genre. I'm most curious about Tokyo and Sienne d'Orange. Thanks for the giveaway offer and for the review. I had no idea this set was being launched.Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18158565906849653610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-61581860276006983902012-04-27T19:46:48.486+02:002012-04-27T19:46:48.486+02:00Shelly, are you in a fairly scent-averse environme...Shelly, are you in a fairly scent-averse environment? It's true very few people actually object to citrus, if it's just a matter of preference. It's kind of the default setting, isn't it?carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-84782755548026907472012-04-27T17:01:23.553+02:002012-04-27T17:01:23.553+02:00I would love a citrus with a bit more staying powe...I would love a citrus with a bit more staying power! Perhaps it is here. It does seem to be a scent people I know see as ok to waer in public, but maybe that is because none of the few I have are very strong.shellywhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03304456426823350945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-27253758009248528812012-04-27T08:31:00.864+02:002012-04-27T08:31:00.864+02:00Joey, I missed the beginning of the press conferen...Joey, I missed the beginning of the press conference, so I'm not sure whether Luc Gabriel intends to continue with the two perfumers, each working on a collection, or whether to launch yet another collection with another nose. I do think the idea of a collection per perfumer makes sense: it gives consistency yet flexibility. One of my concerns when it was announced that Bertrand would become in-house perfumer was brand identity: when several brands have the same in-house perfumer, you need a brand owner with very clear stylistic options.carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-57501945477148994202012-04-27T00:26:44.237+02:002012-04-27T00:26:44.237+02:00Your two spontaneous compliments you enjoyed do fi...Your two spontaneous compliments you enjoyed do fit very well to our experience, as my wife and I found “After Midnight” the most attractive one of the four when being exposed to them by a very friendly and competent person at the shop Rue Ferdinand Duval, and it is not because of the color which at the same time is spectacular and a bit irritating (weren’t toxic substances sometimes dyed blue ?). Denyse, as you were so kind to shed some light on the perfume structure and the interacting notes, my olfactory appetite was aroused again. Consequently, I would love to stick my nose a bit deeper into a sample to better fathom what faux-de-Cologne may mean.<br />I must confess I love some of TDCs perfumes, in particular the surprisingly salty Sel de Vétiver (Celine Ellena), my old comforting buddy Bois d’Iris (JC Ellena), which still can be bought in alu-bottled refills, and the divine Bergamote (JC Ellena). It seems that Pure Virgin (Celine Ellena) is TDCs bestseller. Oud Shamash may be on limited distribution. I couldn’t find a bottle at the KdW in Berlin. <br />The move to invite Duchaufour and Coppermann is a great idea. Can we expect more contributions by them? And what is it that is holding the brand together?Joey R.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-60978931727335526102012-04-26T22:52:21.624+02:002012-04-26T22:52:21.624+02:00EvaS, clearly there *is* sillage since, as I said,...EvaS, clearly there *is* sillage since, as I said, I got two spontaneous compliments for After Midnight, including one about three hours after having applied. But then I tend to drench myself when I'm testing!carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-69313730703686216582012-04-26T22:50:49.234+02:002012-04-26T22:50:49.234+02:00HemlockSillage, I'd definitely see most of the...HemlockSillage, I'd definitely see most of these working in hot, humid weather, but holding their own in air conditioning.carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-75471623442445391562012-04-26T22:49:28.606+02:002012-04-26T22:49:28.606+02:00From your description After Midnight sound especia...From your description After Midnight sound especially interesting, and I could really use some "office friendly" scents!Eva Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17470204485578636508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-7023251149727671182012-04-26T19:57:08.973+02:002012-04-26T19:57:08.973+02:00I love colognes. I live in a hot, humid climate, ...I love colognes. I live in a hot, humid climate, so they work well for most of the year. I'm always interested in options to try. The leather, and Bosphore on a diet idea sounds particuarly pleasing to my palette. Purple perfume would not push me away! Thanks for sharing a peek into the direction for TdC's new offerings. Be well.<br />--HemlockSillageAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-79595455971705466922012-04-26T17:41:32.213+02:002012-04-26T17:41:32.213+02:00Ingeborg, I haven't really given a test drive ...Ingeborg, I haven't really given a test drive to Atelier Cologne so I wouldn't really feel comfortable making a comparison -- these may be a bit more complex.carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-54804843980883879522012-04-26T17:40:09.873+02:002012-04-26T17:40:09.873+02:00Zazie, I gravitate towards tuberose too in the sum...Zazie, I gravitate towards tuberose too in the summer, though mine are Carnal Flower (when I want to play it straight), Nuit de Tubéreuse and Vamp à NY.<br />This "faux de cologne" trend is yielded a more wide-ranging choice for refreshing yet interesting fragrances, and I hope the weather gets warm enough soon in Paris so I can experience these in proper conditions, but they can definitely hold their own even in cooler weather when one needs something a bit unobtrusive.carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-86364363308908456032012-04-26T17:38:30.955+02:002012-04-26T17:38:30.955+02:00I love citrusy scents and also the traditional col...I love citrusy scents and also the traditional colognes (like my grand mother used when travelling).Scents that last from morning to at least noon is what I would usually pick when I buy a full bottle. The Cordoza looks interesting, plus I like the top of the bottles.I wonder how these scents compare to those of Atelier Cologne? (I tried Orange Sanguine and the neroli one from AC).Ingeborgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-32439549001504622782012-04-26T17:37:00.622+02:002012-04-26T17:37:00.622+02:00After Midnight and Tokyo Bloom sound very appealin...After Midnight and Tokyo Bloom sound very appealing...<br />and I like the concept of a cologne with enough personality and persistance to keep me interested for several hours in a row!<br />My summer "colognes" are fracas, tubereuse criminelle and Beyond love...But I suppose I need a wider summer perfumes rotation.Zaziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10216945625543485265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-11907046823368637532012-04-26T16:35:28.872+02:002012-04-26T16:35:28.872+02:00Anonymous, thanks. That's what comes from havi...Anonymous, thanks. That's what comes from having lived half your life in a French-speaking country: it's the commonplace, everyday words that you grope for. In French words are gendered, so you've got "postier" and "postière", though I'm sure that's not the official designation of the job.carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-52331295360104991212012-04-26T16:33:20.558+02:002012-04-26T16:33:20.558+02:00A person who delivers your mail is now usually cal...A person who delivers your mail is now usually called a Letter Carrier, a term that encompasses both men and women.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-46595240737443033912012-04-26T16:23:18.377+02:002012-04-26T16:23:18.377+02:00Aimée l'Ondée, cripes, I'd completely forg...Aimée l'Ondée, cripes, I'd completely forgotten I'd asked that question in the English version, and couldn't make head or tails of Amy's answer. My bad.<br />Bosphore can indeed be a mouthful, and though I love it feels more comfortable in cooler weather.carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-37240987942944666712012-04-26T16:17:07.616+02:002012-04-26T16:17:07.616+02:00Hello! Well these sound just lovely, don't the...Hello! Well these sound just lovely, don't they? The Sienne d'Orange sounds the most interesting to me because I wanted to love Traversee du Bosphore, but it was toooooo sweeeeeeet. And I love the idea of an herbal iris and carrot cologne.<br /><br />StyleSpy is correct -- the gender-neutral term for "mailman" is "mail carrier."Aimée L'Ondéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15619463860968145376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-40771539430468791792012-04-26T15:30:32.741+02:002012-04-26T15:30:32.741+02:00d3m0lici0n, I agree it's always interesting to...d3m0lici0n, I agree it's always interesting to see what a seasoned perfumer can do outside of the mainstream, when she's entrusted with a collection.carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-24356786792637189832012-04-26T15:29:33.383+02:002012-04-26T15:29:33.383+02:00StyleSpy, you are being very cryptic my dear...StyleSpy, you are being very cryptic my dear...carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-41461917500363568972012-04-26T15:25:43.546+02:002012-04-26T15:25:43.546+02:00Well first all of them sound amazing and the extra...Well first all of them sound amazing and the extra thing being that they have longevity added more interest.Also to see what the new nose brings to TdC is interesting to explore. I'd love to try them all. Thanks for the draw.d3m0lici0nnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-91684172585166377762012-04-26T15:22:43.934+02:002012-04-26T15:22:43.934+02:00Mail carrier.Mail carrier.StyleSpyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09032983147859861793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-78707096895728082322012-04-26T13:06:45.902+02:002012-04-26T13:06:45.902+02:00Jarvis, there always seems to be a bit of a distri...Jarvis, there always seems to be a bit of a distribution problem with niche lines, isn't there? I guess some brands can only manage a staggered roll-out.carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-57431843885169641832012-04-26T13:05:38.204+02:002012-04-26T13:05:38.204+02:00True, they're at Luckyscent, but have not appe...True, they're at Luckyscent, but have not appeared at Barneys (which carries the rest of the line). (By the way, I adore Chanel's Eau de Cologne as well).Jarvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08320628861633769796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-72698449581383606012012-04-26T12:54:53.566+02:002012-04-26T12:54:53.566+02:00Jarvis, as I said above, those are my favourites o...Jarvis, as I said above, those are my favourites of the line. As for US launch dates, can't say, but I thought the Ouds were already at LS?carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.com